The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of a multi-modal group-based exercise program and nutritional supplementation on physical performance in frail institutionalized older adults. Participants will be randomly allocated to the intervention groups; exercise (EG) or exercise plus nutritional supplementation (SG), or to the control group (CG). During 6 months, participants in the intervention groups will be performing the exercise routine based on the Otago exercise programme. Additionally, participants in the SG will receive a daily oral nutritional supplement.
Objectives: Evaluate the effects of a multi-modal group-based exercise program and nutritional supplementation on physical performance and the capacity to perform daily tasks in frail institutionalized older adults. Design: Randomized controlled trial, with a 6-month intervention period. Participants: 122 frail institutionalized older adults aged 65 and older with no cognitive impairment. Intervention: After a baseline assessment, the participants will be randomly assigned to the control group or one of two intervention groups; multi-modal exercise program (EG) or exercise plus nutritional supplementation (SG). During 6 months, participants in the intervention groups will be performing the exercise routine based on the Otago exercise programme. Additionally, participants in the SG will receive a daily oral nutritional supplement. Measurements: The primary outcome measure will be mobility measured with the timed up and go test. Secondary outcomes will be the functional balance, hand-grip strength, lower limb functional capacity, gait speed and distance covered during the 6-minute walk test.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
110
For 6 months, all participants in the exercise plus nutritional supplementation group will be performing a three-week non-consecutive exercises programme at the facility. All exercises will be undertaken in a large indoor room. The exercise routine will be based on the Otago exercise programme.
For 6 months, all participants in the exercise group will be performing a three-week non-consecutive exercises programme at the facility. All exercises will be undertaken in a large indoor room. The exercise routine will be based on the Otago exercise programme.
Vicent Benavent Caballer
Alfara del Patriarca, Spain
Timed up and go test
The participants will be instructed to stand up from a standard chair of 45 cm height, walk 3 metre, turn around a cone, return to the chair, and sit down again in the shortest time possible without running. Two trials will be performed, and the quicker time in seconds will be recorded.
Time frame: 5-10 minutes
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